Yak Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bristol
Yak Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Pipe and Slippers, 118 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, BS6 5RW
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Yak Shack among the 2,827 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ← Yak Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Yak Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Archfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Ashley Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Yak Shack
What is Yak Shack's food hygiene rating?
Yak Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Yak Shack safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yak Shack last inspected?
Yak Shack was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
How does Yak Shack compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Yak Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Yak Shack and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Yak Shack is one of 88 rated food businesses in Montpelier. See every hygiene rating in Montpelier →
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